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Engineering Manager - Cape Town (Hybrid)

OfferZenSouth AfricaPosted Jun 18
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Engineering Manager - Cape Town (Hybrid)

Are you a talented Engineering Manager looking for your next role? OfferZen, the developer jobs marketplace, reverses the job search process. We connect developers with a vast network of top tech companies that are eager to apply to interview you!

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Requirements:

  • This role follows a hybrid working model, requiring 2–3 days per week in the Cape Town office.
  • Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
  • Proven experience in leading and managing engineering teams, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management.
  • Hands-on experience with multiple backend programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, or Go, and/or modern front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
  • Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and maintain scalable and reliable software systems.

Skills:

  • Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
  • Proficiency in software design patterns and architectural best practices.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling, and tracking progress.
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

Nice to have:

  • Experience in writing reports and delivering presentations to stakeholders and executives.
  • Enthusiasm for staying hands-on with coding and technical problem solving.
  • Active participation in the tech community through conferences, open source contributions, or publications.
  • Experience with Agile or Scrum methodologies.
  • Knowledge of microservices architecture and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with product teams, designers, and other business units.

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